HR Manager - Chad
Location: N'djamena, Chad
Desired start date: ASAP
Contract duration: 5 months (renewable subject to funding)
Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and those made vulnerable, it takes action and advocates to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 60 countries and intervenes in numerous emergency situations. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros and 4,000 employees worldwide.
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CONTEXT:
HI has been present in Chad intermittently since the 1990s and permanently since 2014. HI operates in N'Djamena and in Borkou (North), Ennedi (North East), Moundou (South), Lake Chad, Kanem, Barh el Gazel (West) and more recently in the East.
The main areas of current intervention are as follows:
-Functional rehabilitation (physiotherapy, orthopedics, orthotics) and stimulation therapy in addition to nutritional responses;
-Inclusive education;
-Emergency education and protection;
-Socio-economic integration of the most vulnerable households, particularly through the development of income-generating activities and vocational training;
-Emergency assistance;
-Inclusive local development and support for community solidarity;
HI's strategy in the country is to continue developing the program both in terms of emergency response and development projects, building on its "core areas of expertise" (assistance to vulnerable people including people with disabilities, inclusion, mine action, physical rehabilitation, education, etc.) while expanding its range of sectors to meet needs and seeking innovative and sustainable solutions for the socio-economic development of the most vulnerable in Chad.
Chad is part of a regional area (Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Chad, Togo) engaged in a process of regionalization and decentralization: pooling resources, harmonizing practices, and strengthening programmatic coherence. The Chad teams therefore work in close synergy with other missions in the region to maximize the impact, responsiveness, and relevance of their actions.
YOUR MISSION:
To ensure the continuity of its HR function while pursuing several key projects, HI is seeking an HR Manager to oversee the operational management of the HR department, secure and develop existing HR frameworks, policies, and practices. This role also aligns with the company's commitment to securing the long-term stability of the national contract HR Manager position by continuing the recruitment process and, depending on its progress, supporting the onboarding of the future HR Manager and the gradual transfer of responsibilities.
The position is under the hierarchical and professional responsibility of the Regional HR Manager (RHRM), with close management provided by the Country Director.
In this context:
Objective 1 – You contribute to the completion of ongoing HR projects and to the consolidation of the program's governance:
• Continue and finalize the priority HR projects already underway, including the review of hiring conditions, remuneration frameworks and key HR procedures, in order to strengthen compliance and secure the mission's HR practices.
• Contribute to the consolidation of program governance by clarifying responsibilities and HR decision-making processes, while supporting managers in the appropriation and application of HR frameworks, in order to strengthen their autonomy and promote consistent practices that comply with HI rules.
Objective 2 – You support the stabilization and skills development of the national HR team:
• Contribute to the recruitment process for the future national HR Manager, in conjunction with the Regional HR Manager and the Country Management, in order to identify and select a profile suited to the challenges of the mission.
• Continue to support and develop the skills of the national HR team, with enhanced support for the HR teams at the bases in Eastern Chad, particularly on internal procedures, the management of sensitive HR situations, the management of activities and support for managers.
• Strengthen the monitoring of movements of personnel based at the eastern border of Chad to N'Djamena, by clarifying the procedures for planning, validating and tracing movements, in coordination with the teams concerned.
• Depending on the progress of recruitment, organize the integration of the future national HRM and support their taking up of duties, ensuring the transfer of knowledge, the continuity of activities and the progressive consolidation of their autonomy.
Requirements:
Expected profile:
• You hold a Master's degree in HR, social law or equivalent .
• You have at least 5 years of experience in HR and team management , ideally in a humanitarian NGO and international context.
• You know how to support and coach national HR teams , including remotely.
• You possess strong leadership skills and are comfortable working with multicultural teams .
• You have a strategic mind and know how to develop an HR plan aligned with the overall strategy .
• You have a strong grasp of administrative frameworks, HR policies and local labor law .
• You have excellent interpersonal and advisory skills .
• You are fluent in spoken and written French .
Personal qualities:
• You demonstrate integrity, ethics, and a constructive critical perspective .
• You adopt a caring and collaborative approach .
• You are adaptable, diplomatic and capable of handling sensitive issues .
• You know how to prioritize, and remain resilient in the face of stress and uncertainty .
Benefits:
At HI, the departure conditions are commensurate with your commitment and tailored to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation:
• International contract of 6 months, ideally starting from mid-November 2026;
• The international contract allows for social security coverage tailored to individual needs:
• Unemployment insurance is only levied for EU nationals;
• Retirement insurance;
• Health coverage, repatriation, and insurance are provided by HI and the employee;
• Salary : starting from €2757 gross/month depending on professional experience,
· Per diem : €824 net/month – paid in local currency on site;
Hardship : €250 net/month
• Paid leave : 25 days per year;
• R&R : 5 days every 3 months
• Unaccompanied position
• Accommodation: Shared, and taken care of by HI;
• If you are a resident of the country: local package.
How to apply:
Applications are being processed continuously, so don't wait to apply via this link: https://apply.workable.com/hi-jobs/j/1E6583AF78
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.